Volkswagen Scirocco TSI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Scirocco TSI reliable? We analysed 1,195 real MOT tests across 198 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Scirocco TSI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Scirocco TSI.
Volkswagen Scirocco TSI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Volkswagen Scirocco TSI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1390cc
- Power
- 160 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 8 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Red
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 42.8 mpg
- Urban
- 32.5 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 52.3 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2097
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 154 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £200
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £110
- Insurance group
- 28 of 50
Volkswagen Scirocco TSI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Scirocco TSI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Scirocco TSI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Scirocco TSI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Scirocco TSI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Scirocco TSI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Scirocco TSI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Scirocco TSI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Volkswagen Scirocco TSI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Scirocco TSI THIS CAR | 84.1% | 1,195 | 72,029 mi | — yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf | 74.9% | 22,270,993 | 83,305 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo | 72.9% | 14,598,296 | 60,351 mi | 35 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat | 73.5% | 6,960,690 | 105,632 mi | 32 yrs |
| Seat Leon FR TSI | 87.3% | 400 | 69,386 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Scirocco TSI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen Scirocco TSIShould you buy a used Volkswagen Scirocco TSI?
The Volkswagen Scirocco TSI has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.1% across 1,195 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Scirocco TSI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Volkswagen Scirocco TSI owner drives around 6,258 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.